Roland Octapad SPD-20 Pro

The Roland Octapad SPD-20 Pro is an impressive synthesis of tradition and modern technology, ushering in a new era in the world of digital percussion. It combines the best of the proven SPD-20 series with innovative features and sounds that make it an essential instrument for musicians and producers seeking versatility and quality.

One of the most remarkable aspects of the Octapad SPD-20 Pro is its exceptional range of sounds. With over 900 instruments at your disposal, it opens up infinite musical possibilities. From authentic sounds from Asia, Africa, and Latin America to high-quality acoustic drum and cymbal sounds originally developed for the TD-27 V-Drums sound module, this instrument has everything you need to authentically serve a wide range of musical genres.

Another outstanding feature of the Octapad SPD-20 Pro is its ability for real-time sound editing. With 100 preset kits ready to play and the option to customize them to your personal preferences, the device offers incredible flexibility. The backlit LCD display and direct access buttons allow you to edit instrument sounds while playing, and the Pad Link function enables you to layer multiple sounds on a single pad to create new sonic textures. The Kit Chain function makes it easy to recall your sets in the correct order, which is especially helpful during live performances.

The Octapad SPD-20 Pro goes beyond its built-in pads, offering four dual-trigger inputs and a dedicated hi-hat control input. This allows you to expand your percussion setup with various optional Roland trigger pads. By connecting a Roland kick pad and a hi-hat control pedal, you can transform the Octapad SPD-20 Pro into a powerful mini drum kit.

With the update to version 1.10, the Octapad SPD-20 Pro has received further improvements. The Pad Link function has been expanded to allow layering of up to 32 sounds, and the independent transmit/receive settings for Pad Link enhance your creative possibilities. Additionally, external footswitches can be used to increase/decrease parameter values, with the current value displayed on the screen – a feature that allows you to focus entirely on your performance.

Roland's legendary quality is also reflected in the Octapad SPD-20 Pro. Designed in Japan, this instrument is known not only for its reliability and durability but also for providing everything you need for your musical creativity in a compact, road-worthy format. With its combination of versatility, sound quality, and user-friendly features, the Roland Octapad SPD-20 Pro is undoubtedly an outstanding choice for discerning musicians.

Features Roland Octapad SPD-20 Pro

• Extensive sound library: Over 900 instruments covering a wide range of music styles, from traditional world music to modern drum sounds
• Real-time sound editing: Allows for on-the-fly sound customization for dynamic performances
• Diversity of preset kits: 200 customizable percussion kits, including 100 instantly playable presets
• Highly sensitive pads: Eight rubberized pads offer precise and responsive triggering with excellent isolation between pads
• Expansion options: Four dual-trigger inputs and a dedicated hi-hat control input for connecting additional pads and pedals
• Pad Link function: Allows layering of up to 32 sounds for creative sonic textures
• Intuitive user interface: Featuring a backlit LCD and LED displays for optimal visibility on dark stages
• USB memory port: For storing settings and kit data
• Customizable Kit Chain: Enables sorting kits in the desired order for performances
• Compact and rugged design: Designed in Japan, ideal for stage and studio use

Technical Specifications

• Instruments: Over 900 available instruments
• Kits: 200 (including 100 presets)
• Kit Chain: 16 chains with 16 steps per chain
• Layer: 2 layers per pad, plus 2 layers x 2 (Head/Rim) per external trigger
• Instrument/Pad Parameters: Volume, Curve, Coarse Tune, Fine Tune, Pedal Bend, Decay, Output, Layer EQ, Pad Comp, Pad Mute Group, Pad Link
• Kit Effects: Ambience (5 types), Kit EQ, Kit Comp, MFX: 3 systems, 38 types
• Display: 16 characters, 2 lines (backlit LCD), 7 segments, 3 characters (LED)
• Connections: Headphone jack, Output (L/MONO, R), Mix In, External trigger inputs x 4, HH CTRL, Footswitch, MIDI (IN, OUT), USB memory port
• Power Supply: AC Adapter (DC 12 V)
• Power Consumption: 500 mA
• Weight: 3.7 kg
• Dimensions: 450 (W) x 350 (D) x 72 (H) mm

Package Contents

• Roland Octapad SPD-20 Pro
• Power adapter
• User manual